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FLX - Apogee (IC)

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FLX presents the Apogee keyboard featuring a full T6 6061 aluminium construction, QMK compatibility, and a unique gasket mount design. It offers diverse layout options and a seamless, stylish design. An interest check form is available for those interested in influencing its final features.

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Community Feedback & Sentiment

High Interest
Positive – 57%
Neutral – 23%
Negative – 20%
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative0%

Feedback Highlights

Positive (5)

  • "Community is excited about the southpaw design and its aesthetic."

  • "Many praise the beauty of the renders and curves of the board."

  • "Several users are committed to purchasing the keyboard."

  • "Users express interest in seeing color options, particularly a purple variant."

  • "The unique layout options for left-handed users are appreciated."

Negative (4)

  • "Concerns about the blocker near the arrow cluster being awkward."

  • "Some worry about the machining costs related to the design."

  • "Questions raised about the lack of hotswap functionality."

  • "Skepticism regarding the usability of the left arrow key layout."

Suggestions (4)

  • Consider offering two-tone color options for aesthetic appeal.

  • Include a way to swap shift key positions to accommodate JIS layouts.

  • Introduce hotswap capability for increased versatility.

  • Provide an option for right-side arrow keys for better navigation.

Questions (4)

  • Inquiries about the expected timeline for the group buy.

  • Questions regarding the final color choices and weight options.

  • Clarifications asked about the technical feasibility for certain layout adjustments.

  • Wishes for more information on the project status and upcoming updates.

Duckeebs Analysis

Thread contains 40 comments with a strong positive sentiment representing enthusiasm for the board design and functionality. Suggestions and questions show active engagement from the community.

Project Specs

Name
Apogee
Release year
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Switch Options
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Profile
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Layout Size
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Layout Standard
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Layout Ergonomics
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Connection
USB-C
Polling Rate
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Battery capacity
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Mount Style
Gasket / Top Mount (Burger)
Case Colors
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Case Material
Aluminium
Keycaps Material
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Dimensions
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Weight
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Hot Swappable
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Knob Support
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Display Support
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Mac/Win Support
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Multi-Media Keys
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USB passthrough
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Hall Effect Support
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QMK Support
Yes
VIA Support
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N-Key Rollover
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Rapid Trigger
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Screw-in Stabilizers
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Sound Dampening
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Backlight
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